Amyopathic Dermatomyositis Presenting with Digital Ulcerations: Case Report and Literature Review.
Adv Skin Wound Care
; 37(7): 383-386, 2024 Jul 01.
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| ID: mdl-38899820
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) is a rare subtype of dermatomyositis that presents with cutaneous features and no muscle involvement. This case report describes a 26-year-old woman with recurrent and multiple digital ulcerations coinciding with the start of winter each year. There was no evidence of myopathy, and antibody testing yielded negative results. A diagnosis of CADM was ultimately made based on clinicopathologic correlation. The patient's ulcers demonstrated excellent response to a combination therapy of hydroxychloroquine and potent topical and systemic steroids. Herein, the authors discuss the pathologic and immunologic characteristics of CADM.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skin Ulcer
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Dermatomyositis
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Fingers
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Adv Skin Wound Care
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article